Editorial

by Editor

April 28, 2024 in Editorial, Punch Gallery

Corruption of Dagupan bangus finally ends

THE recent decision of Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez to ban the entry of ‘alien’ bangus from other provinces, specifically, Bulacan, is undoubtedly welcomed by the city populace, particularly the Dagupan bangus growers and traders with a deep sigh of relief. Note the title of the City Ordinance No. 21792019…
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April 21, 2024 in Editorial, Punch Gallery

Charge the 7 obstructionists before the Ombudsman

LAST week, the regional office of the Department of Health, already manifested in no unmistakable tone its serious concern and apprehension over the continued delay or indications of rejection of the Mother and Child Hospital in the city by the seven Dagupan City opposition councilors who comprise majority bloc in…
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April 15, 2024 in Editorial, Punch Gallery

The ominous realities of El Niño today, La Niña tomorrow

DAILY forecasts from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical  Services Administration (PAGASA) in the past were largely ignored by Pangasinan and Dagupan City, until March 2024. Even news of the arrival of the El Niño phenomenon was a non-event for many because experiencing high temperature is nothing new to us.…
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April 8, 2024 in Editorial, Punch Gallery

Timing is everything, or is it?

WILLIAM Shakespeare once said, “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” Never mind that the crop of opposition political councilors at the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod continue to be blinded by their ignoble political agenda but to see them completely clueless about timing takes the cake. Two weeks…
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April 1, 2024 in Editorial, Punch Gallery

Greet our neighbors: HAPPY EASTER!

CHRISTIANS celebrate Easter, it being a more significant biblical event than Christmas. Unlike Christmas that celebrates the birth of the Redeemer Jesus Christ to deliver on God’s promise, Easter is about the restoration of life, by the Redeemer who died on the cross and resurrected to save mankind from eternal…
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